Appendix B 2013 Community Festivals & Special Events Investment Program Project Summaries 2013 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Event Summary Application #: 1 519 Church Street Community Centre 519 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2C9 Applicant Organization Overview: The organization serves residents in the downtown area of Toronto. The target population includes families with children 0-6 years of age and school-aged children, seniors, adults with developmental disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgender individuals, homeless and socially isolated individuals and youth. The organization is located in Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Event Name: Summer in the Village Event Location: Church and Wellesley Village Event Ward(s): Ward 27 Toronto Centre-Rosedale Event Description: This new three-month festival aims to build attention and public engagement in Toronto’s LGBTQ village and will create new public space throughout Toronto's downtown core. Event activities include the installation of parklets in 8 to 16 current parking spaces which will animate and program the space. Event partners are Church-Wellesley Village BIA, Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association and the Office of Councillor Wong-Tam. Contributing in-kind resources is the City of Toronto's Transportation Services. Focus Community: Church-Wellesley Village LGBTQ community Event Start Date: 7/12/2013 Event End Date: 9/29/2013 Est. Event Attendees Event Volunteers Event Staff 1 staff to be paid through the 75 volunteers event budget 201,500 1,500 volunteer hours 550 in kind staff hours Requested Grant In Kind Funding From Other Funding Total Event Income Amount Support Sources Recommendation $25,000.00 $215,000.00 $46,500.00 $190,000.00 $0.00 Funding Recommendation: This application is not eligible for funding. Comments: The event budget exceeds $100,000.00 which is not eligible for CFSE funding. 2013 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Event Summary Application #: 2 Abilities Ministries Applicant Organization Overview: No Information provided; this part of the application was not completed. Event Name: Not provided Event Location: Morningstar Christian Fellowship, 7601 Sheppard Avenue East Event Ward(s): City wide Event Description: This dinner and awards ceremony event will honour people with disabilities, their families, staff, organizations and agencies in the Malvern Community in Scarborough. The event aims to cultivate awareness within the community towards the courage, dedication and contributions that the disabled community make towards the City. Event partner is the Participation House. Contributing in-kind resources are Morningstar Christian Fellowship and Volunteer Toronto. Focus Community: Disability community Event Start Date: 12/3/2013 Event End Date: 12/3/2013 Est. Event Attendees Event Volunteers Event Staff N/A staff to be paid through the 50 volunteers event budget 1,070 8,000 volunteer hours 8,000 in kind staff hours Requested Grant In Kind Funding From Other Funding Total Event Income Amount Support Sources Recommendation $5,000.00 $9,000.00 $7,500.00 $4,000.00 $0.00 Funding Recommendation: This application is not recommended for funding. Comments: The proposed event is a dinner and awards ceremony which Is not eligible for CFSE funding. 2013 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Event Summary Application #: 3 Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services 340 College Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 3A9 Applicant Organization Overview: The organization serves immigrants and refugees who are facing barriers accessing health and social services. Services include primary health care, community outreach and development, advocacy, ESL, prenatal classes, mental health program, health promotion and education, seniors activities, support groups, workshops, legal information sessions, substance abuse and harm reduction activities. The organization is located in Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina. Event Name: Summer Splash - End of Summer Event Location: Event 1: Taylor-Creek Park Event 2: Woolner Park Event Ward(s): Ward 11 York South-Weston, Ward 31 Beaches-East York, Ward 35 Scarborough Southwest Event Description: This event submission includes a request for funding for two community events. Event partners are ANC Taylor Massey, Enbridge and Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Services. Contributing in-kind resources are Enbridge, Green Access, ROM Giveways, Canada’s Wonderland and the Ontario Science Centre. Focus Community: Crescent Town/Taylor-Massey/Woolner Park residents Event Start Date: 8/15/2013 Event End Date: 8/22/2013 Est. Event Attendees Event Volunteers Event Staff 2 staff to be paid through the 20 volunteers event budget 320 250 volunteer hours 175 in kind staff hours Requested Grant In Kind Funding From Other Funding Total Event Income Amount Support Sources Recommendation $16,190.00 $21,485.00 $2,900.00 $5,295.00 $0.00 Funding Recommendation: This application is not recommended for funding. Comments: Due to lack of available funding, this application is not recommended for funding. Other requests were identified as higher priority for support. 2013 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Event Summary Application #: 4 African Canadian Social Development Council 585 Dundas Street East, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2B9 Applicant Organization Overview: The organization provides the continental African Canadian community with research, policy analysis and development, training, advocacy, capacity building, organizational development and service co-ordination. The organization is a member of the Alternative Planning Group. The organization is located in Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale. Event Name: Toronto African Festival Event Location: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East Event Ward(s): City wide Event Description: This new event will promote and preserve African culture, values and heritage by fostering Canadian inter-cultural values. Event activities include showcasing African arts, culture, customs, traditions, ethnicity, heritage, dance, songs, crafts and culinary values. Event partners and contributing in-kind resources are Heritage Skills and Development Centre, Africans in Partnership Against AIDS and AfriCanadian Mediation and Community Services. Focus Community: African-Canadian community Event Start Date: 5/25/2014 Event End Date: 5/25/2014 Est. Event Attendees Event Volunteers Event Staff N/A staff to be paid through 50 volunteers the event budget 35,000 3,750 volunteer hours 700 in kind staff hours Requested Grant In Kind Funding From Other Funding Total Event Income Amount Support Sources Recommendation $24,250.00 $35,750.00 $15,500.00 $11,500.00 $0.00 Funding Recommendation: This application is not recommended for funding. Comments: Due to lack of available funding, this application is not recommended for funding. Other requests were identified as higher priority for support. 2013 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Event Summary Application #: 5 Agincourt Community Services Association 4155 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario, M1S 1T4 Applicant Organization Overview: The organization serves the area bounded by Highway 401, Steeles Avenue, Markham Road and Victoria Park Avenue. Services include emergency food, a food bank alternative program, clothing depot, income tax and legal clinics, drop-in program, transportation, shopping trips, friendly visiting and community development. The organization is located in Ward 41 Scarborough-Rouge River. Event Name: Dorset Park Community Hub Anniversary Celebration Event Location: Dorset Park Community Hub, 1911 Kennedy Road Event Ward(s): Ward 37 Scarborough Centre, Ward 40 Scarborough-Agincourt Event Description: This new event will mark the first anniversary of the Dorset Park Community Hub. The event will promote access to community space and essential programs and services, with a focus on building pride and increasing connections between community members. Event activities include food service tables, local entertainment and children's activities. Event partners and contributing in-kind resources are Dorset Park Neighbourhood Association, John Howard Society of Toronto, the Canlish Girls Group and local businesses. Focus Community: Dorset Park community Event Start Date: 11/2/2013 Event End Date: 11/2/2013 Est. Event Attendees Event Volunteers Event Staff 1 staff to be paid through the 20 volunteers event budget 300 980 volunteer hours 300 in kind staff hours Requested Grant In Kind Funding From Other Funding Total Event Income Amount Support Sources Recommendation $15,400.00 $15,400.00 $5,075.00 $0.00 $0.00 Funding Recommendation: This application is not recommended for funding. Comments: Due to lack of available funding, this application is not recommended for funding. Other requests were identified as higher priority for support. 2013 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS INVESTMENT PROGRAM Event Summary Application #: 6 Albion Islington Square Business Improvement Area 925 Albion Road, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario, M9V 1A6 Applicant Organization Overview: The association works with neighourhood businesses to strengthen the local economy. The organization is located in Ward 01 Etobicoke North. Event Name: Fusion of Taste Event Location: Albion Islington Square Business Improvement Area Event Ward(s): Ward 01 Etobicoke North Event Description: This event will promote local area businesses, shops and restaurants. Event